Little Stranger in Portland

Little Stranger is an American alternative hip-hop duo formed in Charleston, South Carolina, by Philadelphia natives John and Kevin Shields. They play rap shaped by reggae rock and indie songwriting, and are known for “Coffee & a Joint” and the albums Styles & Dynamics and Trip Around Saturn. Little Stranger performed at Bonnaroo before appearing at Lollapalooza, bringing its two-vocalist setup to major US festivals. The duo has also played Red Rocks Amphitheatre alongside its own club and theatre dates. Their concerts center on John and Kevin Shields trading rapped verses and sung hooks over guitar, keyboards and looped beats.